"The author of such pungent, witty and socially aware works as 'The Film Society,' 'The Substance of Fire,' and 'Mizlansky/Zilinsky or Schmucks,' Baitz is on the 'established' side of the equation; his play, already slated for production at Lincoln Center in January, is not exactly the sort of hatchling, with damp wings and wobbly legs, that audiences might reasonably expect at a small-town theater festival. But of course we're talking about Ojai, well known for developing the work of emerging and seasoned writers since the annual conference began in 1998. Plays read at the Summer Works Festival have gone on to win critical acclaim at prominent New York stages and the regional theaters: Christopher Durang's 'Betty's Summer Vacation,' Lisa Loomer's 'Living Out' and Julia Cho's 'Durango' are notable examples."
I remember hearing he left Brothers & Sisters--after the second season, maybe--and being curious as to what "creative differences" made him leave. The show has gotten a little bit more maudlin since its early days, but quality-wise, it's about the same as it's always been, though probably less funny. Ojai, on a related note, is where the show takes place. Who would have thought it was a breeding ground for successful plays?
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